Why do people always say "I could care less?" It is I could NOT care less. If you don't care at least.
2007-12-14 05:35:55 · 7 answers · asked by Gracie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Welr...that makes NO sense ;)
2007-12-14 05:41:47 · update #1
Actually I do care or I wouldn't be having the conversation.
2007-12-14 05:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by pacer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the inflection.
Think of the "Nanny" saying with a quizzical tone right out of Queens" "I could care less?"
Its slightly sarcastic, forming the words not as a statement, but rather as a sarcastic commentary.
If you wish it to be a statement, then yes, "I could not care less" would be correct.
2007-12-14 05:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I COULD care less is right because youre trying to tell the person that it doesnt matter to you and you could care even less than what you do!
2007-12-14 05:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by whatever 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't politics. You're right, but "I could care less" is faster to say. Try it. That's why it was shortened. Sadly, not many people would think that it's technically wrong.
2007-12-14 05:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ruk - the way you say it means you care some because you COULD care less - if you don't care at all, you have to say COULDN'T CARE LESS - two totally different expressions
2007-12-14 05:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because sometimes people type the way they speak. This is not an English exam.
2007-12-14 05:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
......... Its a saying. And the proper message is conveyed.... so who cares?
plus, if you say it with sarcasm, it makes perfect sense.
2007-12-14 05:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋